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Making sure AutoPlay is set. If AutoPlay is set to take no action when discs are inserted, or if AutoPlay is not enabled, nothing may happen when a disc is inserted. Even though you may want to open discs through … Continue reading →

Using a Microsoft account does have some advantages over using a local account. For example, using a Microsoft account log-in lets you sync your settings across different Windows PCs. You can also use Microsoft’s integrated cloud storage, OneDrive. Downloading apps … Continue reading →

Are you tired of your laptop automatically going to sleep when you shut it’s lid? Here’s how you can make your laptop do what you want it to do when you’re ready to put it up. By default, most laptops … Continue reading →

How to disable Windows 10’s WiFi Sense password sharing WiFi Sense in Windows 10 takes the headache out of managing WiFi networks, but some people have security and privacy concerns. How to disable WiFi Sense in Windows 10 First, open … Continue reading →

Windows 8 or 10 allows you to create a recovery drive (USB) or system repair disc (CD or DVD) that can be used to troubleshoot and restore your computer. Each type of recovery media gives you access to Windows’ advanced … Continue reading →

Microsoft will not support manual updates on Windows 10 Home PCs. Instead, all updates are automatically downloaded to your machine and then scheduled to install when your PC is idle. There are some exceptions and workarounds to that, but for … Continue reading →

Microsoft has removed the ability to delete Wi-Fi networks from the network list if the network isn’t in range. Manage Wireless Networks is also gone from the control panel. If you want to better manage Wi-Fi networks in Windows 8 … Continue reading →

Windows usually connects to networks in this order – Ethernet, Wi?Fi and then Mobile broadband. Whenever you connect to a new Wi?Fi network, it’s added and stored in the list of profiles by Windows. The details stored in the profile … Continue reading →

1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the System icon. 2. Click/tap on Display on the left side, and click/tap on the Advanced display settings link at the bottom of the right side. 3. Select the display that you want to … Continue reading →

System Restore has served an important role for many users over the past 15 years of Windows, but it may be especially important for Windows 10 users in mission critical environments. In the lead up to the launch of Windows … Continue reading →